Irizar UK MD Andrew Blundell: An unusual first year
A year is a long time in the coach and bus industry and it has particularly been so since COVID-19…
Zero-emission bus transition: It’s not just about vehicles
Work to grow Scotland’s zero-emission bus fleet is proceeding well. Significant orders have been placed with help from the first…
Coach Tourism Association Chair Robert Shaw: ‘Let’s step up’
Robert Shaw became Chair of the Coach Tourism Association (CTA) in December 2020. At that point, the sector was approaching…
Masons: Has COVID-19 put the spotlight on equality?
routeone speaks to Candice Mason, of Masons Minibus and Coach Hire, who says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the role…
Kathryn Pulham on mental health: ‘Time is the best gift you can give’
The pandemic has renewed conversations around mental health. Kathryn Pulham suggests a way operators can safeguard their staff On 13 January Kathryn…
Skills Challenge: ‘Don’t miss the opportunity’
routeone interviews IRTE Skills Challenge winner Kelsie Dugmore on how she got involved in engineering, and what the Skills Challenge means to her Arriva’s Kelsie Dugmore first took…
Julie Hartley: ‘Don’t look for the barriers’
An interview with Irizar UK Sales Director Julie Hartley offers insight into how the industry can help both men and…
Commercial feature: Insurance, finance and leasing
routeone speaks with suppliers to see what insurance, leasing and financial services they can provide to coach and bus operators In these…
CPT President Jane Cole: ‘We must be more assertive’
The appointment of Jane Cole as the first female Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) President in January was received warmly…
Carla Stockton-Jones: ‘Innovation will be key to recovery’
Carla Stockton-Jones stepped up to become Stagecoach UK Managing Director in October 2020. Since then, the group has continued to…